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Heerlen
City in Limburg, Netherlands
Overview
Heerlen is a dynamic city in the Limburg province, blending history and modernity with a distinctive flair. Once a coal-mining hub, it's now known for its cultural events, street art, and easy access to the rolling hills of South Limburg.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Netherlands
Province
Limburg
Population
86,936
Time Zone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
50.88°, 5.98°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
84
Female Safety
86
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$2,565
Local Cost
$1,400
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
92
English
85
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
18.4°C
Winter Avg
2.4°C
Record High
40.6°C
Record Low
-16.6°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
746 mm
Internet Speed
250 Mbps
Upload
106 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
30
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
12
Parks
11
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GKE
Distance
10 km
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Neighborhoods
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 222 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 3 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-04.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.
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